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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1950
Page
9
The FBI Uniform Crime Reports for the first half of 80 show rural crime rising 7.4 percent year over year while urban areas grow less than 2 percent. Burglary climbs 14.9 percent in rural areas versus 1.9 percent in cities, prompting questions about enforcement and suburban growth.
A wartime letter from Harold Boyle to Frances recounts plans for a postwar homecoming. He pivots from army chow to an all American kitchen fantasy, listing extravagant home meals and a dream bathtub feast, contrasted with memories of canned foods and war service. He imagines a domestic honeymoon after Korea and urges practical care for groceries and kitchen basics.
The Labor government faces a February deadline to nationalize the steel industry, signaling a move toward full state ownership across major sectors. The coal industry and Bank of England are already under government influence, with railways and roads nearby, making a future under private ownership unlikely.
Fifty years back in The News column reports a Frederick merchant, Mr Wachter, found dead from a heart attack in his garden on West Fifth Street., 196 residents attend the Hagerstown fair. B and D sold nearly 300 excursion tickets from Frederick to Hagerstown. The county’s registered voters total 13 663, up 311, with Frederick district up 34. A nationwide coal mine strike ends with broad public support for miners and quick capitulation by mine owners. Barney Gilmore, backed by a strong company, presented Kidnapped in New York at the Opera House to a fair audience.
Temperature dropped almost 50 degrees to a low of 34 with heavy frost and a few snowflakes reported. Ines Have Al- 3: arrived for the Frederick Fair as Whit opens next week. Meginá Fe. Becyuly, a member of her immediate family, died suddenly at her South Market street home at age 74.
A two hour Navy program in Winchester Hall on October 24 features music, films, and recruiting info. Lt. Charles McMathias Jr and Chief Clarence Bowers announce the event with no admission charge. The program includes a musical opening, training footage, the 1946 Antarctic expedition film, The Fighting Lady, and a Q and A session with literature available.
The Maryland Teacher urges defeat of the 1949 anti-subversive act in a referendum on November 7. Milson C. Raver signs the piece, approved by the Maryland State Teachers Association executive committee, criticizing vague terms and broad penalties for subversion and loyalty oaths for public employees and office seekers.
The Frederick Civic Club met in the YMCA auditorium chaired by Mrs. George P VonEiff with about twenty five members present. A panel on subversive activities by Mrs. Edward D. Storm and Dr Esther Shaw followed a flag salute and club collect, and a $55 contribution to the Community Chest Fund was approved.
Deeds were recorded in the clerk's office for the sale of several properties. Mr. and Mrs. A. Owen Mercer sold to Mr. and Mrs. Clifford H. Wamsley a property on the Frederick Hagerstown road near Brad dock, about three miles west of Frederick, for around 11000. Dr. and Mrs. Noah Kefauver sold to Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Fisher a residential property in Airview near Middletown on Route 40, including 1015 acres, for about 10000. Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Smith sold to T. Edgie Russell a lot fronting 105 feet on Grant Place for about 1500. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer J. Boger sold to the same grantee another lot on Grant Place for about 2000. SURPRISE PARTY A party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lee House near Jefferson for Irene House’s 21st birthday with many gifts and a cake. CLASS MEETING The Golden Circle Sunday School Class met at Miss Mary Margaret Zecher’s home on October 12 with notable attendees and refreshments. IN FIGHTING CREW Walter Schildt of Frederick, Md., a crew member of an A-28 Superfortress, helped set a new record with 188 hours 53 minutes of combat flight time across 15 missions over North Korea in a single month.
Washington dispatch notes Moscow’s hints of peace talks surface at Times with elites and UN circles. Prominent figures like Bernard Baruch and Harold Stassen are mentioned as potential intermediaries, while officials say only the president can direct policy and formal talks must involve all major powers.
Dr Edwin Sponseller urged political action as a tool to implement the United Nations at a Rural Women's Short Course Club meeting in Frederick County. He defended Maryland's anti subversive law, urged letters and visits to Congress, and warned against appeasement in Europe while criticizing the State Department and praising UN mediation successes. The Hood College associate professor emphasized individual civic activity and warned against weakening Western defenses amid Cold War tensions.
Twenty six boys from the Frederick Boys' Club toured the Gettysburg battlefield on a Saturday educational trip. They were chaperoned by Grafton Cost Richard Rudy president of the Frederick Optimist Club Jack Shorrow director of the Frederick Boys' Club and Ellis Carty of the city police. Attending boys include Jack Molesworth Calvin Geisbert Wayne Geisbert Donald Loun Robert Loun John Barber George May Donald Shoemaker Russell Rinehart Billy Stup Terry Stockman Billy Hart Pete Shook Anthony Popp Charles MacDonald James Ross Charles Ross Charles Wolfe Burton Stephens Lewis Cole Ronald Harrison Raymond Frye Joseph Wolfe Jr Millard Mastrino Gilbert Carty Hobby Nokes.
Additional certificates of expenditures in the primary election have been filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court. Wilbur F. Sheffield Jr, unsuccessful Republican candidate for State's Attorney, reported expenditures of $360. Samuel Q. Ausherman, successful Republican candidate for Orphans Court, spent $90, and C Clifton Wirts, a successful Democratic candidate for House of Delegates, spent $119.92. District 2 of the Maryland State Nurses Association will hold its fall meeting Thursday afternoon at the Francis Scott Key Hotel with about 196 nurses expected, starting at two o'clock, featuring Dr. A Austin Peerre, president of the Maryland Medical and Surgical Faculty.
Miss Jane Dave Downing daughter of Mr and Mrs John Dent Downing of Baltimore wed John Justus Diefenbach Sr son of Mr and Mrs John J Dietenbach of Baltimore on Saturday October 7 at 11 am in Harlem Park Methodist church parsonage Rev James A Dudley officiated. Attendants were family and close friends. The bride wore royal blue velvet with matching hat acce n arion and white orchid corsage. A wedding breakfast followed at Candle Light Lodge Catonsville. They will reside with the bride's parents at 30ndson Ridge Road after a trip to New York. The groom will report to Fort Campbell Ky for active duty.
Personal s pinner gues of Mr. and Mrs. Romer V. Toms Middletown on Saturday were Mr. and Mrs. Piet Aalis and Mr. Charles Lambert of Trooper. Mrs. Samuel V. Waddington of Norristown and Mrs. Joan Payne of Brooklyn visited. The Aalis daughter is a Hood College freshman. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Fogle of Union Bridge returned from Decatur Illinois to visit their son Dr. E. S. Fogle and family. Naomi Forney of Petersburg visits Rev. and Mrs. Paul H. Fike in Union Bridge. Guests of Mrs. Edward Davis near Dickerson included Terence McPherson and Albert McPherson. Ralph Lee Smith of Frederick also visited. Raymond Hummer of Walkersville announced birth of Donna Elaine at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Shirley Ann Whittington, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Whittington, celebrates her second birthday today.
Among The Sick Mrs. John Lantz Union Bridge has returned home after a week at Frederick Memorial Hospital under observation and treatment. Mrs. Nettie Mealey of New Market is a patient there for observation and treatment. Miss Ann Keyser 14 West Fourteenth street is recovering satisfactorily after an emergency appendectomy Monday evening.
Two motion pictures in General Motors new driver education series will be shown next Tuesday evening in the Francis Scott Key Hotel Blue and Grey room. The Frederick General Motors Club meeting starts at 7 p.m. Guests include GM dealers officials Frederick public officials and educators. The films were produced with guidance from the National Commission on Safety Education of the National Education Association and aim to provide effective audio visual instruction. The complete kit will be available to schools under an NEA approved plan.
Washington Oct 184 The FBI issued a new Wanted notice for subversives with Hoover’s signature urging citizens and agencies to report espionage and subversive activity The notice advises alert citizens to report only facts and notes the nearest FBI office listed in directories It will be posted in police stations and defense plants nationwide.
Frederick's Salvation Army and Chest Agency fill gaps in local welfare services aiding transients and needy families. During eight months, 176 transients received aid, 150 meals, 45 garments, 25 shoes, with 1,882 clothing items distributed and 90 shoes fitted. The program works with police and sheriff, under Capt Curtis Frierson, with advisory board led by Capt Magaha and officers Hodgson Cheatham and Croghan.
Efforts to locate two steers fled from a wrecked tractor trailer at Routes 464 and 340 spurred a weekend roundup that recovered thirteen head. The cargo spill and rear door opening caused the escape. two steers were injured. Collateral forfeitures total 77 dollars and 90 cents with multiple minor offenses listed for several defendants.
A 14 year old girl from Mountaindale was placed under Juvenile Court jurisdiction for foster home care after a morning hearing before Associate Judge Patrick M Schnauffer. Her hysterical mother was escorted from the chambers by Sheriff Guy Anders and Deputy Sheriff R Paul Buhrman as screams echoed through the courthouse. The girl, who had recently been a principal state witness in a statutory rape case, said she would consider living elsewhere.
Dong Dang is relinquished by France as the main invasion route from China. A French spokesman said the garrison withdrew to Lang Nave fortress, following a month of frontier withdrawals along the mountainous border held by guerrillas linked to Ho Chi Minh. Prices for wheat corn and barley are listed in the report with market figures.
The Baltimore scene centers on H. L. Mencken, 70, in critical condition at Johns Hopkins Hospital after a severe heart attack last Thursday. Doctors indicate he is expected to live, while efforts to extract uranium from gold ore and waste in South Africa are noted in related reports.
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